Social Justice Ministry Education Series
The Social Justice Ministry is also putting together an education series called “A Change is Gonna Come” – a song rooted in sorrow and hope. This series will begin on Sunday, January 26 with a screening of a short film called Mother Kuskokwim, followed by discussion, over in the parish house after Mass. This film is a short documentary on how climate change affects a Native Alaskan community located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim River Delta. The education series will continue in February with a two part talk about the issue of Christian Nationalism on Sunday February 2nd and 16th.
Community Wine Tasting – January 18
Join us in the parish hall after Mass on Saturday, January 18th for our monthly community wine tasting. Bring a snack to share if you’d like – or just bring yourself!
Prayer for Creation – January 19
Join the Creation Care Team for a prayer for Creation before Mass on Sunday, January 19th at 8:15 AM in the Chapel. This is a wonderful way to prepare yourself for Mass.
Catholic Schools Week – January 26 – February 1
The Catholic School Collection kicks-off on Sunday, January 26th, which coincides with the first day of Catholic Schools Week. Watch for a letter from Bishop Daly inviting us to participate in this collection. This year’s collection will be used for tuition assistance in our K-8 Catholic schools. All contributions, no matter the amount, will help to shape future leaders of the Church.
A donation envelope will be included with the letter from Bishop Daly. Extra envelopes can be found next to th e bulletins next week. Please prayerfully consider a financial contribution to this year’s Catholic School Collection. Thank you.
Bishop Daly at St. Ann – February 23
Save the date – Bishop Daly will be celebrating Mass at St. Ann on Sunday February 23, at our 9:00 AM Mass.
Spokane Homeless Connect – January 23
Access services for housing, career, legal, veterinary and more!
The Spokane Homeless Connect Event will be held on Thursday, January 23rd, 10am-3pm at the Spokane Convention Center at 202 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Creation Care Corner
“Given the real potential for a misuse of human abilities, individual states can no longer ignore their responsibility for planning, coordination, oversight and enforcement within their respective borders. How can a society plan and protect its future amid constantly developing technological innovations? One authoritative source of oversight and coordination is the law, which lays down rules for admissible conduct in the light of the common good.” Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ (177)
Pope Francis’ words, written in 2015 are still relevant today, maybe even more so. We have a local opportunity to respond to those words with action! The 2025 Eastern Washington Legislative Conference entitled “What Does It Mean to be Prophetic?” is that entity. The keynote will be a panel featuring indigenous leaders: Dr Michel of Upper Columbia United Tribes, Caj Matheson of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe natural resources department, and Margo Hill of the Spokane Tribe, Eastern Washington University urban planning and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. We urge each of you to come and listen to the wisdom of our indigenous brothers and sisters, who have inhabited and cared for this land for thousands of years. They have much to say to us as we experience more and more challenges in the face of climate change. This panel, along with questions and discussion, will comprise the morning. Lunch is provided for those who register. The afternoon will give us the opportunity to attend a choice of briefings including: recycling, GTN pipeline, housing, AI, racial equity, education, refugees & immigrants and advocacy know-how. Bills coming before the Washington State Legislature will be discussed, as well.
You won’t want to miss this chance to be more informed in order to have a hand in molding a future that incorporates social justice and the common good. See flyer below for more info.
To register by January 21 call 509-535-1813, email event@thefigtree.org or sign up online here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/the-fig-tree/2025-legislative-conference
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing with us!
Franciscan Corner
” Make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is despair let me bring hope.” “I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me”. Be a Pilgrim of Hope to help the stranger. For example, help Catholic Charities Immigration Services, give a warm smile and an acknowledging nod to someone passing by, provide clean, gently used clothing to Goodwill or Global Neighborhood or your favorite thrift store. “As long as you did it to one of these, the least of my brethren, you did it to Me”.
Thank you to Sr. Joanne for sharing these reflections with us!
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
January 18 – Community Wine Tasting after the 3:00 PM Saturday Mass
January 19 – Prayer for Creation – before Mass at 8:15 AM
January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr Day (Parish office closed 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
January 25 – Vigil at 7:00 PM
January 26 – Funeral at 11:00 AM followed by a reception in the hall
January 25 & 26 – Catholic Schools Week & Catholic School Collection
January 26 – Social Justice Ministry film screening after Mass in the house.
February 2 – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM & CWA meeting at 11:00 AM in the house
February 2 – Social Justice Ministry – education series speaker at 10:30 in the church
February 16 – Social Justice Ministry – education series speaker at 10:30 in the church.
February 23 – Bishop Daly celebrates Mass at St. Ann – 9:00 AM
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
Sundays at 6:00 PM – St. Ann Zoom prayer services.
Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group
Thursdays at 4:15 PM – Taize Prayer Service (Contact Shonna at Bartletts@gonzaga.edu for more info)
Saturdays 3:15-4:00 PM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
Monthly Events
1st Sunday of each month – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM & Catholic Women’s Association meeting in the house at 11:00 AM
Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday – Swahili Choir practice at 11:00 AM
3rd Sunday of each month – Prayer for Creation in the Chapel at 8:15 AM
Sunday Evening Zoom Prayer Service – 6:00 PM
The Sunday evening Zoom prayer service that began during Covid continues to be a prayerful gathering for some of our parishioners. The service on Sunday evenings is a chance to pray and share together. The service now begins at a new time at 6:00 PM; the Zoom opens at 5:45 and prayer begins at 6:00 PM.
Prayer Requests
Please contact the parish office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list.
Please pray for these community members in need of our support or healing:
Please remember our recently departed and pray for their grieving families and friends:
Mass Times, Staff Contact Info & Office Hours
Information about Mass Times, Office Hours & Staff Contact Info can be found on the home page of our parish website! https://stanncommunityblog.wordpress.com/
Sacrament of the Sick
If parishioners need to schedule the Sacrament of the sick for an ill or dying family member, please call the parish office at 509-535-3031. If it is an emergency outside of parish office hours, you can contact Father Patrick directly at 509 280-9737
Online Giving with Tithe.ly
You can donate using the direct link here – St. Ann tithe.ly page: https://tithe.ly/give?c=2044739
Or if you would rather mail in a donation, our address is at the top of the bulletin.
2025 Calendars for St. Ann
Thanks to the generosity of Holy Cross Cemetery, St. Ann was able to order free 2025 calendars to share with our parishioners. If you would like one for your family, you can pick one up in the entry of the church or from the parish office!
Annual Catholic Appeal 2024 – Update
Donations as of 1/10/25 $30,770.00
Parish Goal: $32,485.00
Percentage of goal: 94.72%
We have nearly reached our ACA goal – only $1715.00 to go! Thank you to those who have already donated on behalf of St. Ann Parish. If you have not yet donated to the ACA, we ask that you prayerfully consider doing so. And please mark your donation St. Ann-Spokane so that it goes towards our parish goal.
Monthly Collection Totals – December 2024
General Collection $23,408.37
Building Fund $28,009.30
Social Concerns $713.87
Social Concerns – Reserved $2,000.00
Coffee & Donuts $147.19
Total collections $54,278.73
Link for the full collection reports is on the giving page of the website.
St. Ann Mission Statement
The Mission of Saint Ann Catholic Church is to live the Good News of Jesus Christ. To create a family and community of faith that lives with integrity and justice. To care for those who are vulnerable, and to treat one another and all those we encounter with dignity and respect.
